W-5 Pay 2026 (Chief Warrant Officer 5)
W-5 basic pay in 2026 ranges from $10,169.70 to $13,308.30 a month depending on years of service. Enter your years of service to see monthly and annual pay, drill pay and total pay with allowances.
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About the W-5 Pay 2026
Pay grade W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) is paid from the same basic pay table in every branch of the armed forces. The 2026 rates below include the 3.8% raise effective January 1, 2026 and come from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service tables.
How to use it
- Enter your completed years of service.
- Optionally enter your monthly BAH and choose whether to include BAS.
- Read your monthly and annual basic pay, drill pay and total pay with allowances.
W-5 pay chart 2026 by years of service
Monthly basic pay for pay grade W-5 effective January 1, 2026 (3.8% raise), with annual pay, the twice-monthly payment, the daily rate and drill weekend pay:
| Years of service | Monthly basic pay | Annual | Semi-monthly | Daily (1/30) | Drill weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 20 | $10,169.70 | $122,036 | $5,084.85 | $338.99 | $1,355.96 |
| Over 22 | $10,685.70 | $128,228 | $5,342.85 | $356.19 | $1,424.76 |
| Over 24 | $11,070.30 | $132,844 | $5,535.15 | $369.01 | $1,476.04 |
| Over 26 | $11,495.10 | $137,941 | $5,747.55 | $383.17 | $1,532.68 |
| Over 28 | $11,495.10 | $137,941 | $5,747.55 | $383.17 | $1,532.68 |
| Over 30 | $12,070.80 | $144,850 | $6,035.40 | $402.36 | $1,609.44 |
| Over 32 | $12,070.80 | $144,850 | $6,035.40 | $402.36 | $1,609.44 |
| Over 34 | $12,673.50 | $152,082 | $6,336.75 | $422.45 | $1,689.80 |
| Over 36 | $12,673.50 | $152,082 | $6,336.75 | $422.45 | $1,689.80 |
| Over 38 | $13,308.30 | $159,700 | $6,654.15 | $443.61 | $1,774.44 |
| Over 40 | $13,308.30 | $159,700 | $6,654.15 | $443.61 | $1,774.44 |
W-5 rank by branch
| Branch | Rank title |
|---|---|
| Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force | Chief Warrant Officer 5 |
Pay grade determines pay; the title depends on the service.
W-5 compared with nearby pay grades
Monthly basic pay at selected years of service:
What W-5 total pay includes
- Basic pay: $10,169.70 to $13,308.30 a month, taxable.
- BAS: $328.48 a month in 2026, tax-free.
- BAH: tax-free housing allowance by ZIP code and dependency status when you do not live in government quarters.
- Special and incentive pays: hazardous duty, sea pay, flight pay, bonuses and others where they apply.
- Retirement: estimate it with the military retirement calculator.
All grades are in the 2026 military pay chart; add allowances and taxes with the military pay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a W-5 make in 2026?
W-5 basic pay in 2026 is $10,169.70 a month ($122,036 a year) at the lowest rate and $13,308.30 a month ($159,700 a year) at the highest. With over 26 years of service it is $11,495.10 a month.
What rank is W-5?
W-5 is Chief Warrant Officer 5 in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force.
How much is W-5 pay per paycheck?
Military pay is issued twice a month. At $11,495.10 a month (over 26 years of service), each mid-month and end-of-month payment is about $5,747.55 of basic pay before taxes and allowances.
How much is W-5 drill pay for the Guard and Reserve?
One drill pays 1/30 of monthly basic pay. For W-5 with over 26 years of service that is $383.17 per drill and $1,532.68 for a standard four-drill weekend.
Does W-5 pay include BAH and BAS?
No. The figures are basic pay only. In 2026 the Basic Allowance for Subsistence is $328.48 a month for officers, and the Basic Allowance for Housing depends on duty station and dependents. Both are tax-free. Look up housing with the BAH calculator.
Is W-5 pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay for W-5 is identical in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard. Only the rank title changes.
Official sources
Last reviewed: November 2026. Reference only. Check your Leave and Earnings Statement or DFAS for official pay.